Traditional Chinese medicine believes that when the spleen is deficient, the lung qi will be exhausted first. That is to say, the functions of spleen and lung are mutually influenced. When the spleen deficiency reaches a certain degree, lung deficiency will easily occur, such as shortness of breath and shortness of breath when moving.
2. The tongue coating is thick and sticky, and there are teeth marks on the edge of the tongue.
The change of tongue is the external manifestation of spleen. The surface of a healthy tongue should be red and look moist. There is a layer of tongue coating on the surface of the tongue, which is light and very clean.
If there are obvious tooth marks on the edge of the tongue, it means that there is something wrong with the body function.
If the tongue coating is white and thick and looks smooth and moist, it means that there is cold in the body; If the tongue coating is rough or thick, yellow and greasy, it means that there is damp heat in the body; If the tongue is reddish with no moss, it means that the body is hot enough to hurt the yin.
At the same time, in summer, people with wet spleen often feel sticky in their mouths and their faces are dull and yellow.
3, the situation of defecation.
If the stool is soft and sticky, it is the symptom of spleen dampness, which indicates that the digestive function is abnormal.
4, appetite can also see the symptoms of spleen dampness.
Because in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, when moisture enters the body, it is most likely to hurt the spleen. The main function of the spleen is to digest and absorb all kinds of foods and liquids eaten in the body, transform these substances into nutrients that can be used by the human body, and provide new energy for human metabolism.
Most people will have decreased appetite and digestive function in the hot and humid environment in summer. However, some people have a strong sense of hunger, but they feel full after eating, which is also a sign of strong stomach and weak spleen.
5. Obesity
People with heavy moisture may also gain significant weight in a short period of time, and in severe cases, problems such as edema of lower limbs may occur. 90% of obese people are physically weak. Physical weakness is caused by the weakening of spleen and stomach function. Physical weakness will slow down metabolism, weaken the vitality of the body, and thus reduce the ability to consume nutrients. If nutrients cannot be consumed, they will accumulate in the body and form obesity.
1, medicine is better than food.
Patients with spleen deficiency can usually eat more foods that can replenish spleen and replenish qi, such as japonica rice, indica rice, coix seed, chestnuts, yam, red dates, mushrooms, potatoes, etc. These foods are suitable for patients with spleen deficiency.
Patients with spleen deficiency should also be careful not to eat some cold foods. This type of food is easy to damage the temper, such as bitter gourd, wax gourd, lettuce, persimmon, watermelon, mung bean and other foods, as well as duck, oyster, milk, sesame and other foods that will hinder the transport function of the temper.
2. Exercise and strengthen the spleen
Often sit-ups, while strengthening the spleen, you can also exercise abdominal muscles. Three times a day, 5 minutes each time. Try not to exercise after meals, which is bad for digestion.
3. Massage
Regular massage of the abdomen also plays a health care role in strengthening the spleen. Put your hands on your navel and press and knead them clockwise and counterclockwise for 60 times. Regular massage of Zusanli point can also regulate the spleen and stomach.
4. Carry out brain relaxation activities
Excessive use of the brain can also cause damage to the spleen, so it is necessary to relax the brain at an appropriate time to relieve tension, such as meditation and meditation.
5. Stay in a good mood
A good mood can also make the spleen in a healthy state.